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Welcome to Pathfinders
We are so glad that you have decided to join us this year! We all look forward to a fun-filled year of learning about God and learning more about yourself, your family, and your world. We have a great team this year and it is very important that you treat them with respect, because they are working hard to make Pathfinders a great club for you. In order for you to be invested, you must attend 70% of the meetings and complete all of your coursework. We also request that you wear the appropriate uniform to every meeting. We will use casual uniform for regular meetings and dress uniform for special occasions. Your parents must buy a club T-shirt, if you do not already own one, in order for you to register. I would like to encourage you to do awards in YOUR area of interest outside of club, with your parents help. If you want to do this, please see Heather for details of how to get the award requirements. Best wishes and Gods blessings! Heather Hanna
Pathfinder Leader

Pathfinder Uniform
Casual
Club T-shirt/Fleece Jeans Trainers

Dress
Boys Khaki shirt Club scarf Honour sash Khaki trousers Dark shoes Girls Khaki blouse Club scarf Honour sash Khaki skirt Dark shoes

Pathfinder Pledge
By the grace of God... I will be pure, kind, and true. I will keep the Pathfinder Law. I will be a servant of God. and a friend to man.

Pathfinder Law
The Pathfinder law is for me to:

Keep the Morning Watch. Do my honest part. Care for my body. Keep a level eye. Be courteous and obedient. Walk softly in the sanctuary. Keep a song in my heart. Go on God's errands.

Friend
Requirements
General
1. Be 10 years old and/or in Grade 5 2. Be an active member of the Pathfinder Club 3. Memorize and explain the Pathfinder Pledge and Law. 4. Read the book The Happy Path . 5. Have a current Book Club Certificate. 1. Know, sing or play, and explain the meaning of the Pathfinder Song.

Advanced Requirements

Spiritual Discovery
1. Memorize the Old Testament books of the Bible and know the five areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any book. 2. Have a current memory gem certificate. 3. Know and explain Psalm 23 or Psalm 46. 4. During several worship periods, read with your parents the historical prologue to the book Early Writings and list the main events of the SDA church. 1. Complete the crossword puzzle based on the prologue to Early Writings. 2. In consultation with your leader choose one of the following Old Testament characters: Joseph, Jonah, Esther or Ruth. Discuss with your group, Christ's loving care and deliverance as shown in the story. 1. Bring at least two visitors to Sabbath School or Pathfinder meetings.

Serving Others
1. By consultation with your leader, work out ways to spend at least two hours expressing your friendship to someone in need in your community by doing any two of the following: a. Visit someone who needs friendship. b. Help someone in need. c. With the help of others spend a half day on a community, school, or church project. 2. Prove yourself a good citizen at home and at school.

Friendship Development
1. List ten qualities of being a good friend, and discuss four everyday situations where you have practiced the "Golden Rule." 2. Know your National Anthem and explain its meaning. 1. Demonstrate good table manners with a group of persons of various ages.

Health And Fitness

1. Complete the following: 1. HIV/AIDS curriculum a. Discuss the temperance principles in the life of Daniel, or participate in a presentation or role play on Daniel 1. b. Memorize and explain Daniel 1:8, and either sign the appropriate pledgecard or design your own pledge card showing why you choose a life style in harmony with the true principles of temperance. 2. Learn the principles of a healthful diet and engage in a project preparing a chart of basic food groups. 3. Complete the honor in Beginner's Swimming.

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Organization and Leadership Development
1. Plan and take a three hour or 8 km Hike. Plan to complete a requirement under the Nature Study or Outdoor Life sections or a Nature Honor. 1. Know and identify ten wild flowers and ten insects in your area.

Nature study
1. Complete one of the following honors: Cats, Dogs, Mamals, Seeds, Bird Pets. 2. Know different methods of purifying water and demonstrate your ability to build a camp shelter. Consider the significance of Jesus as the water of life and as our refuge place.

Outdoor Life
1. Know how ropes are made and demonstrate how to care for rope in the correct manner. Tie and know the practical use of the following knots: Overhand, Granny, Square, Slip, Double Bow, Two Half Hitches, Clove Hitch, Bowline. 2. Participate in an overnight CAMPOUT. 3. Pass a test in general safety. 4. Pitch and strike a tent and make a camp bed. 5. Know ten hiking rules, and know what to do when lost. 6. Learn the signs for track and trail. Be able to lay a 2 km. trail that others can follow and be able to track a 2 km. trail.

1. Start a fire with one match, using natural materials, and keep that fire going. 2. Properly use the knife and axe, and know ten safety rules in their use. 3. Tie five speed knots. 4. Demonstrate baking, boiling and frying camp food.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete one Honor in Arts and Crafts. 1. Complete one Honor in Vocational or Outdoor Industries.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory

Companion
Requirements
General
1. Be 11 years old and/or in grade 6 or its equivalent. 2. Be an active member of the Pathfinder Club. 3. Learn or review the meaning of the Pathfinder Pledge and illustrate its meaning in an interesting way. 4. Read the book The Happy Path or similar book on the Pledge and Law if not previously read. 5. Have a current Book Club Certificate and write at least a paragraph of review on one book of your choice. 1. Know the composition and proper use of your National Flag.

Advanced Requirements

Spiritual Discovery
1. Memorize New Testament books and know the four areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find a given book. 2. Hold a current memory gem certificate. 3. Choose one of these, in consultation with your leader: a. One of Christ's Parables b. One of Christ's Miracles c. Sermon on the Mount d. Second Advent Sermon and show your knowledge of what Christ taught in one of the following ways: a. Discussion with the leader b. Group activity c. Giving a talk 4. Read the gospels of Matthew and Mark in any translation. Commit to memory any two of the following: a. Beatitude Matthew 3:3-12 b. Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 c. Christ's Return Matthew 24:4-7, 11-14 d. Gospel Commission Matthew 28:18-20 1. Read about Ellen White's first vision and discuss how God uses prophets to present His message to the church. 2. Complete the crossword puzzle on the first vision of Ellen White.

Serving Others
1. By consultation with your leader, work out ways to spend at least two hours in your community demonstrating in a consistent manner, real companionship to some one else. 2. Spend at least a half day participating in a project that will benefit the community or your church. 1. Participate in an outreach activity, and bring a non-SDA friend to participate or observe.

Friendship Development
1. Discuss the principle and demonstrate the meaning of respect for people of different cultures and gender.

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Discuss and demonstrate respect for your parents/guardian and what they provide for you.

Health And Fitness

1. HIV/AIDS curriculum 1. Memorize and explain 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. 2. Attend a Five Day Plan, or view two films 2. Discuss with your leader physical fitness and regular on health, or make a poster on smoking exercise as they relate to healthful living. or drug abuse, or help prepare a 3. Learn about the detrimental effects of smoking on health display on tobacco for a show, etc. and fitness, and write your own pledge of commitment ` to abstaining from the use of tobacco. 4. Complete the Advanced Beginner's Swimming Honor.

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Organization and Leadership Development
1. Plan and lead a devotional service for your group. 2. Help your Unit or Club plan a special activity such as a party, hike, or overnight campout. 1. Participate in a special club event such as an Investiture, open house, induction, or Pathfinder Sabbath and then evaluate the event to determine how it can be improved. 1. Identify and describe twelve birds in the wild and twelve native trees.

Nature study
1. Participate in nature games OR in a one hour nature walk. 2. Complete one of the following honors: Amphibians, Birds, Livestock, Poultry, Reptiles, Shells, Trees, or Shrubs. 3. Review the study of creation, and keep a seven day outdoor log of your personal observations from nature in which each day focuses on those parts that were created on that day.

Outdoor Life
1. Find the eight general directions without a compass. 2. Participate in a two night campout. Know at least 6 points relative to the selection of a campsite. 3. Learn or review the Friend knots. Tie and know the practical use of the following knots: Sheet Bend, Sheepshank, Fisherman's Knot, Timber Hitch, Taut Line Hitch. Learn 3 basic lashings. 4. Pass a test in Companion first aid.

1. Build five different fires and describe their uses. Discuss the safety rules in lighting fires, or hike 8km and keep a log. 2. Cook a camp meal without utensils. 3. Prepare a knot board with at least fifteen different knots.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete one Honor in Arts and Crafts not previously earned. 1. Complete one Honor in Household Arts, Health & Science, Vocational, or Outdoor Industries not previously earned.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory

Explorer
Requirements
General
1. Be 12 years old and/or in Grade 7 or its equivalent. 2. Be an active member of the Pathfinder Club. 3. Learn or review the meaning of the Pathfinder Law and demonstrate your understanding by participating in one of the following: role play, panel discussion, essay, or prepare a project of your choice. 4. Read the book "The Happy Path" if not previously read. 5. Have a current Book Club Certificate and write at least a paragraph of review on each book. 1. Know the composition and proper use of the Pathfinder Flag and Unit Guidon.

Advanced Requirements

Spiritual Discovery
1. Become familiar with the use of a concordance. 2. Hold a current memory gem certificate. 3. Read the gospels Luke and John in any translation, and discuss in your group any three of the following: Luke 4:16-19 The Scripture Reading Luke 11:9-13 Ask, Seek, Knock Luke 21:25-28 Signs of Second Coming John 13:12-17 Humility John 14: 1-3 Lord's Promise John 15:5-8 Vine and Branches 4. Choose in consultation with your leader one of the following areas.
a. John 3 Nicodemus b. John 4 The Woman at the Well c. Luke 15 The Prodigal Son d. Luke 10 The Good Samaritan e. Luke 19 Zaccheaus

1. Read about J. N. Andrews. Discuss the importance of mission service to the church and why Christ gave the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20). 2. Complete the map work on missionaries and places of service.

Share your understanding of how Jesus saves individuals by using one of the following methods: a. Group discussion with your leader. b. Giving a talk at AJY's. c. Writing an essay. d. Making a series of pictures, charts/ models. e. Writing a poem or song. 5. Memorize and explain Prov.20: 1 and Prov. 23:29-32.

Serving Others
1. Be familiar with the community services in your area and give assistance to at least one. 2. Participate in at least three church programs.

1. Enroll a new member in Sabbath School, Pathfinders, or Bible Correspondence Course. 1. Earn one of the following Honors: a. Christian Grooming and Manners b. Family Life

Friendship Development
1. Participate in a panel discussion or skit or peer pressure and its role in your decision making. 2. Tour your municipal offices or have a city official visit your group and then explain 5 ways you can cooperate with them.

Health And Fitness

1. Complete one of the following 2 requirements a. Participate in a group discussion on the physical effects of the drug alcohol on the body. b. View an audio/visual on alcohol or other drugs, and discuss the effects on the human body. 2. Peer Pressure discussion.

1. Participate in a sixteen kilometer hike and make a list of clothing to be worn. 2. Peer Pressure and AIDS Awareness.

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Organization and Leadership Development
1. Participate in a special club event such as 1. Lead out in your club's opening exercises or a Sabbath an Investiture, open house, induction, School Program. Pathfinder Sabbath, etc and 2. Help your unit or club plan a special outreach activity participate in the evaluation of the such as a project for unfortunate children, community event afterwards along with the beautification, etc. and carry out the activity. Companion Class.

Nature study
1. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, be able to identify the North Star, Orion, Pleiades, and two planets. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, identify Achernar, The Southern Cross, Centaurus, and Orion. Know the spiritual significance of Orion as told in Early Writings. 2. Complete one of the following honors: Animal Tracking, Cacti, Flowers, Stars, or Weather.

1. Identify six tracks of animals or birds. Make a plaster cast of three tracks.

Outdoor Life
1. Participate in a two-night CAMP OUT. Describe six points of a good campsite. Plan and cook two meals. 2. Pass a test in Explorer first aid. 3. Explain what a topographical map is, what you can expect to find on it, and its uses. Identify at least twenty signs and symbols used on topographic maps.

1. Review the basic lashings and build one article of camp furniture. 2. Plan a menu for a three day camping trip for four people, using at least three different dehydrated foods. 3. Be able to send and receive the semaphore alphabet, OR Be able to send and receive the international Morse code by wigwag, OR Know the alphabet in sign language for the deaf, OR Have a basic knowledge of procedures of two-way radio communication. 1. Complete one Honor in Outreach Ministry, Health & Science, Vocational or Outdoor Industries not previously earned.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete one Honor in Household Arts, or Arts and Crafts not previously earned.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory

Ranger
Requirements
General
1. Be 13 years of age, and/or in Grade 8 or its equivalent. 2. Memorize and understand the Adventist Youth Aim and Motto. 3. Be an active member of the Pathfinder Club. 4. Select and read three books of your choice from the teen Book Club List.

Advanced Requirements

Spiritual Discovery
1. Discover in group discussion: a. What Christianity is b. What are the marks of a true disciple. c. The forces involved in becoming a Christian. 2. Participate in a Bible marking program on the inspiration of the Bible. 3. Enroll at least three people in a Bible Correspondence Course. 4. Have a current Memory Gem Certificate.

1. Complete the Christian Citizenship Honor if not previously done.

Community Outreach
1. Under the direction of your leader, participate at least once, in two different types of outreach programs. 2. With the help of a friend, spend a full day (at least 8 hours) working on a project for your church, school, or community.

1. Conduct two Bible studies with nonSeventh-day Adventists.

Friendship Development
1. In group discussion and by personal inquiry examine your attitudes to two of the following topics: a. Self-Confidence. c. The Social Graces. b. Friendship. d. Will Power.

1. Role play the story of the Good Samaritan, and think of ways to serve 3 neighbors, and then do so.

Health And Fitness

1. Participate in one of the following: a. Discuss the principles of physical fitness. Provide an 1. Participate in one of the following activioutline of your daily exercise program. Write out and ties: a. Hike 15km and keep a log. sign a personal pledge of commitment to a regular b. Ride a horse 15 km. exercise program. c. Go on a one day canoe trip. b. Discuss the natural advantages of living the Adventist d. Cycle 80 km. Christian lifestyle in accordance with Biblical e. Swim 1 km. principles. 2. Discuss the concept, types and purpose of dating.

Organization and Leadership Development

1. Attend at least one church business meeting. Prepare a brief report for discussion in your group. 2. With your group make plans for a social activity at least once a quarter. 1. Complete requirements 3 and 6 of the Drilling and Marching Honor if not previously done.

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Nature study
1. Review the story of the flood and study at least 3 different fossils; explain their origin and relate them to breaking God's Law. 2. Complete a Nature Honor not previously earned. 1. Be able to identify through photographs, sketches, pictures or real life, one of the following categories: 25 tree leaves; 25 rocks and minerals; 25 wild flowers; 25 butterflies and moths; 25 shells. 1. Complete the Orienteering Honor. 2. Be able to light a fire on a rainy day or in the snow. Know where to get the dry material to keep it going. Demonstrate ability to properly tighten and replace an axe handle. 3. Complete one of the following requirements: a. Know on sight, prepare and eat ten varieties of wild plant foods. b. Be able to read and receive 35 letters a minute by semaphore code. c. Be able to send and receive 15 letters a minute by wigwag, using the international code. d. Be able to send and receive Matthew 24 in sign language for the deaf. e. Take part in a simple emergency search and rescue operation using two way radios. 1. Complete one Honor in Recreation or Arts and Crafts not previously earned.

Outdoor Life
1. Build and demonstrate the use of a reflector oven by cooking something. 2. Participate in a two night camp out. Be able to pack a pack or ruck sack, include personal gear and food sufficient for your participation in a two night camp out. 3. Pass a test in Ranger First Aid.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete one Honor in Outreach Ministry, Vocational, or Outdoor Industries not previously earned.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory

Voyager
Requirements
General
1. Be 14 years of age, and/or in grade 9 or its equivalent. 2. Through memorization and discussion, explain the meaning of the Adventist Youth Pledge. 3. Be an active member of Pathfinders. 4. Select and read three books of your choice from the Teen Book Club list.

Advanced Requirements
1. Make a written or oral presentation on respect for Gods law and civil Authority giving at least 10 principles of moral behavior.

Spiritual Discovery
1. Study the personal work of the Holy Spirit as it relates to mankind, and discuss His involvement in spiritual growth. 2. By study and group discussion increase your knowledge of the last-day events that lead up to the Second Advent. 3. Through study and discussion of Bible evidence discover the true meaning of Sabbath keeping. 4. Have a current Memory Gem Certificate.

1. Read the books of Proverbs, Habakkuk, Isaiah, Malachi, Jeremiah or complete the Junior Bible Year reading program.

Serving Others
1. As a group or individually, invite a friend to at least one of your church or conference Teen/Youth Fellowship activities. 2. As a group or individually, help organize and participate in a project of service to others. 3. Discuss how a Christian Adventist youth relates to people in every-day situations, contacts and associations.

1. Spend at least 2 hours with your Pastor, Church Elder or Deacon observing them in their pastoral/case ministry.

Friendship Development
1. In group discussion and by personal inquiry examine your attitudes toward two of the following topics: a. Self Concept b. Human Relationships - Parents, Family, & Others. c. Earning and Spending Money. d. Peer Pressure. 2. List and discuss the needs of the handicapped, and help plan and participate in a party for them.

1. Visit an institute for physically or mentally challenged and present a report on the visit.

Health And Fitness

1. Choose and complete any two requirements from the Temperance Honor. 2. Organize a Health Party. Include health principles, talks, displays, etc.

1. Study the effective refusal technique of Joseph and explain why it is important to use it today. 1. Complete the Junior Youth Witnessing Honor.

Organization and Leadership Development

1. Discuss and prepare a flow chart on local church organization, and list the departmental functions. 2. Participate in local church programs on two occasions each, in two departments of the church. 3. Fulfill Requirements 3, 5, and 6 of the Stewardship Honor 4. Complete the Drilling and Marching Honor.

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Nature study
1. Review the story of Nicodemus and relate it to the life cycle of the butterfly, or draw a life-cycle chart of the caterpillar giving the Spiritual significance. 2. Complete a Nature Honor not previously earned. 1. Plan a list of at least 5 nature related activities that may be used for Sabbath afternoons.

Outdoor Life
1. With a party of not less than four, including an experienced adult counselor, hike 25 kms in a rural wilderness area, including one night in the open or in tents. The expedition planning should be a joint effort of the party and all food needed should be carried. From notes taken, participate in a group discussion led by your counselor, on the terrain, flora and fauna, as observed on the hike. 2. Complete one Recreational honor not previously earned. 3. Pass a test in Voyager first aid. 1. Design and build 5 articles of camp furniture and design an entrance for your club camp that could be used for a camporee.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete one Honor in Outreach Ministries, Health and Science, Household Arts, Outdoor Industry, or Vocational categories not previously earned.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory

Guide
Requirements
General
1. Be a teenager 15 years of age, and/or in Grade 10 or its equivalent. 2. Know and understand the AY Legion of Honor. 3. Be an active member of Pathfinder Club. 4. Select and read one book of your choice from the Teen Book Club list, plus a book on local church history (select book for your division or country).

Advanced Requirements
1. Complete the Stewardship Honor.

Spiritual Discovery
1. Discuss how the Christian can possess the gifts of the Spirit as described by Paul in his letter to the Galatians. 2. Study and discuss how the Old Testament Sanctuary Service points to the cross and the personal ministry of Jesus. 3. Read and outline 3 stories of Adventist pioneers. Tell these stories during a Pathfinder Club, AY or Sabbath School Worship time. 4. Have a current Memory Gem Certificate.

1. Read Steps to Christ and write a one page report/essay.

Community Outreach

Complete one of the following: 1. As a group (or individually) help organize and participate 1. Bring 2 friends to at least 2 meetings in one of the following: sponsored by your church. a. Make a friendship visit with a shut-in person. 2. Help plan and participate in at least four b. Adopt a person or family in need and assist them. meetings of youth evangelism or c. Any other outreach of your choice approved by similar events. your leader. 2. Participate in a discussion on witnessing to other teenagers and put some of the guidelines into practice in a real situation.

Friendship Development
1. In group discussion and by personal inquiry, examine your attitudes to two of the following topics. a. Choosing Your Career b. Moral Behavior c. Sex and Dating d. Choosing Your Life Partner 1. Write (minimum of 750 words.) or give an oral presentation (minimum 10 minutes) on the subject of How to make and keep friends.

Health And Fitness

1. Make a presentation to elementary students on the subject 1. Seeking Gods plan regarding sexual of the laws of good health. behavior AIDS & STDs. 2. Complete one of the following activities: a. Write a poem or article for possible submission to one of the Health/Temperance Journals of the church. b. Individually or as a group, organize and participate in a "Fun Run" or similar activity. Discuss and record your physical training program in preparation for this event. c. Read pages 102-125 in the book "Temperance" by Ellen White, and pass the true/false quiz.

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3. Complete the Honor in Nutrition or lead a group through the Physical Fitness Honor.

Organization and Leadership Development

1. Following discussion, prepare a flow chart on denominational organization, with special details for your Division. 2. Attend a conference sponsored Basic Pathfinder Staff Training Course. 3. Plan and teach at least two requirements of any Path finder Honor for a group of Junior Pathfinders.

Nature study
1. Read the story of Jesus childhood in the Desire of Ages chapter 7 and relate it to the place of Nature Study in His education and ministry by going orally before an audience on original nature lessons (parable) drawn from your study and observations. 2. Complete one of the following Honors: a. Ecology b. Environmental Conservation

Outdoor Life
1. Go on a two-night pack camp. Discuss the equipment to be taken. 2. Plan and cook in a satisfactory manner a three-course meal 3. Complete an object of lashings or rope work. 4. Complete one honor not previously earned which can count Aquatic, Sportsman, Recreation, or Wilderness Master. 1. Complete the Wilderness Master.

Lifestyle Enrichment
1. Complete an Honor in Outreach Ministries, Outdoor In dustries, Vocational, Health and Science, or House hold Arts not previously completed.

Honours Completed This Year

Honour Completed on Signatory